1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1984 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lancia Thema (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | 33 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
